Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Russia wins Miss Civilizations of the World 2010
Natalia Chirkova, former Miss Altai Republic and Miss Tourism Queen semi-finalist, represented Russia in Miss Civilizations of the World, in Turkey, and became the winner. The runner-ups came form Denmark, Turkey, Brazil and Poland.
Ximena Navarrete - Miss Universe first blog - A Dream Come True!
A Dream Comes True
posted by Ximena Navarrete at 08:08am on 08/31/2010
It all began on Monday, August 23rd around 8 o’clock in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. After the crowning, my mind was a tornado of feelings and emotions. I was so shocked that I almost didn’t even notice Stefania placing the crown on my head. I was amazed and very happy to see hundreds of Mexicans with our flag cheering and singing “Cielito Lindo” all together like one big family. It truly touched my heart.
After the official crowning I joined all of my friends at LAX for the official Miss Universe after party which was a blast. We all had a very good time and then it was time for me to return to my room in Mandalay Bay. Back at the hotel I shared some time with my family and began packing all of my things for my move the next day to New York.
The next morning I woke up and I couldn’t believe I was Miss Universe! A couple of hours later I was on a plane flying to New York City for the first time. After a long flight I arrived to my new apartment and I knew I was going to like it a lot!
This past week has been very busy. I have had many interviews with lots of very interesting people and shows such as “The Today Show”, “Acceso Total”, “Al Rojo Vivo”, “The Late Night Show with David Letterman”, “Despierta América”, “Levántate” and many others.
I am already getting used to living here in New York. The entire Miss Universe team has been wonderful to me and I am very grateful for all their help.
Stay in touch on twitter @TheRealMissU and I’ll update you on my adventures as Miss Universe next week.
Ximena Navarrete
Ximena Navarrete - Miss Universo 2010 apoya las bodas gay!
Por: AGENCIA REFORMA
Jimena Navarrete sigue siendo noticia y aunque, desde que se coronara como Miss Universo 2010 el pasado 23 de agosto, la mayor parte de los comentarios han sido buenos, la guapa mexicana tampoco se libra de las críticas. Ahora la polémica gira entorno a una posible operación de cirugía a la que la Miss se habría sometido.
NUEVA YORK, EU. Miss Universo 2010, Jimena Navarrete, respaldó el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo, pues considera que los homosexuales tienen los mismos derechos que las personas heterosexuales.
"Yo estoy de acuerdo. Yo creo que tenemos que aprender a respetar porque son personas igual que nosotras, no hay ninguna diferencia y creo que no es justo discriminar a alguien por el sexo que prefiera", dijo.
En entrevista transmitida por W Radio, la tapatía lamentó las críticas que acusan que su triunfo en el certamen de belleza fue arreglado para dar gusto a México por los festejos del Bicentenario.
"Siempre tenemos que buscarle algo, si hubiera ganado cualquier otro país le buscan cualquier problema político, cualquier evento que esté sucediendo en ese país.
"Esto es algo cien por ciento legal y que no hay nada de por medio, te puedo decir que a mí nadie, ni mi mamá me compró el concurso, ni me lo arreglaron ni nadie pagó porque yo estuviera aquí".
En tanto, la reina de belleza opinó también que en las elecciones presidenciales de 2012 no importa si los candidatos son hombres o mujeres siempre y cuando cumplan sus compromisos.
"Lo importante aquí es que tengan las cualidades, independientemente de si es hombre o mujer, y que sepan que tienen que trabajar por el país y por la gente".
Jimena Navarrete admitió que su triunfo en el concurso no va arreglar la situación por la que atraviesa el país, aunque es una buena noticia.
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RAFA'S BLOG / "To translate or not to translate?"
HO/Miss Universe Organization LP, LLLP
That's the question that is currently being debated by pageant fans on the Internet - this in the light of Miss Philippines Venus Raj's allegedly skewed response to her question during the finals of Miss Universe 2010. Judge William Baldwin asked her the following question: ""What is one big mistake you made in your life and what did you do to make it right?" Venus's response: "You know what, sir, in my 22 years of existence, I can say there is nothing major, major - I mean, problems - that I have done in my life, because I am very confident with my family with the love that they are given to me. So... Thank you so much that I am here! Thank you, thank so much!"
Some critics argue that if Venus had asked for an interpreter (Filipino being her native language), then she could've given a "better" response. But as I had suggested in my earlier blog entry, all speculation is purely immaterial because no one else knows Venus but herself and that no one knows what's going on in her mind except herself. In a recent interview on Philippine TV, Venus had been asked by MUO if she would need an interpreter, to which she said no. There was no need for one because she already spoke fluent English. English is the official language of instruction in the Philippines, and even though less than half of the Filipino population speak English fluently, well-educated Filipinos like Venus should be able to carry on a decent conversation in English with foreigners. Setting aside the run-of-the-mill syntax of Venus's statement, her English was passable in the sense that she was understood, at least by those who speak English. Her rather emotional delivery is reflected on her excitement of having reached the finals, compounded by the thunderous cheers and applause she was getting from her compatriots in the audience.
If Venus had answered in Filipino, and considering the fact that she was emotionally overwhelmed, she still might have generated the same response. Besides, excellent translation is never guaranteed, and the "best" answers do not always guarantee a victory. The following Puerto Rican beauties - whose native language is not English and whose delivery was not always stellar - all won the Miss Universe crown by responding in English: Marisol Malaret (1970), Deborah Carthy Deu (1985), and Denise Quiñones (2001). Add to this roster Miss Universe 1991 from Mexico, Lupita Jones, Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza from Venezuela and the two Miss Universe winners from the Philippines -Gloria Diaz (1969) and Margarita Moran (1973). And of course, one cannot forget Melanie Marquezwho - in her most bizarre and comical English - won the third Miss International crown for the Philippines in 1979. These women did not use translators to convey their responses. They won not because of the content of their answers, but because they were confident enough to answer in English. Apparently, Venus shared the same confidence as these winners.
So to answer the question, "To translate or not to translate?" - ask for an interpreter if you feel you're not confident enough to answer in English. If you feel that you have enough confidence, then skip the interpreter and answer in your best English - spontaneously, smilingly, and "major major" sincerely. That's all I have to say. Thank you! LOL
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